BMW F 450 GS vs Honda NX500

Last Updated: September 7, 2026

BMW F 450 GS price starts at Rs. 4.70 Lakh, which is Rs. 2.74 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Honda NX500, priced at Rs. 7.44 Lakh. On the performance front, the F 450 GS uses a 420cc engine producing 47.58 PS @ 8750 rpm and the NX500 a 471cc engine producing 47.59 PS @ 8600 rpm. If you're deciding between the F 450 GS and NX500, the F 450 GS is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight, while the NX500 stands out for performance.

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F 450 GS vs NX500 Comparison Summary

Specification BMW F 450 GSHonda NX500
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 4.70 LakhRs. 7.44 Lakh
Engine 420 cc471 cc
Max power 47.58 PS @ 8750 rpm47.59 PS @ 8600 rpm
Kerb weight 178 Kg199 Kg

F 450 GS vs NX500 Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW F 450 GS STDHonda NX500 E-Clutch
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Brand Name BMW Honda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 4.70 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 7.44 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 2-Cylinder Inline, DOHC, Liquid-cooled Engine 4 Stroke, 8 Valves Parallel Twin DOHC, Liquid Cooled 2-cylinder
Max Power 47.58 PS @ 8750 rpm 47.59 PS @ 8600 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW F 450 GS Colors
Honda NX500 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 12,868 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 20,368 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 24,687 F 450 GS Insurance Rs. 28,678 NX500 Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Spark Plugs
Not Available
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
165 kmph
Not Available
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
Not Available
E20
Engine Type
2-Cylinder Inline, DOHC, Liquid-cooled Engine
4 Stroke, 8 Valves Parallel Twin DOHC, Liquid Cooled 2-cylinder
Engine Displacement
420 cc
471 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
47.58 PS @ 8750 rpm
47.59 PS @ 8600 rpm
Max Torque
43 Nm @ 6750 rpm
43 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Bore
Not Available
67 mm
Stroke
Not Available
66.8 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
Not Available
10.7± 0.2

Front Brake
Disc
Double Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
Not Available
4 Piston
Rear Caliper
Not Available
1 Piston

Estimated Mileage
20-25 kmpl
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Upside Down Fork
41 mm Showa SFF-BP USD Forks
Suspension-Rear
Monoshock With Travel-Dependent Damping (WAD), Rebond and Pre-load Adjustable
Monoshock with Pro- Link Linkage, 5 Stage Preload Adjuster

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
29 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
29 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
36 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
36 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-100/90-19,Rear :-130/80-17
Front :-110/80-19, Rear :-160/60-17
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Yes
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
845 mm
830 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.5 L
2.6 L
Length*Width*Height
2161*869*1210 mm3
2165*830*1415 mm3
Wheelbase
1465 mm
1445 mm
Length
2161 mm
2165 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
180 mm
Height
1210 mm
1415 mm
Width
869 mm
830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 L
17.5 L
Kerb Weight
178 Kg
199 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
310 mm
296 mm
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
240 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 8AH
12V / 7.4AH
Projector head light
Yes
Not Available

Frame Type
Steel tube frame with load-bearing engine, steel tube sub-frame
Steel Diamond
Digital Display Type
TFT
Coloured TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Not Available
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Yes
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
Rain,Road,Enduro
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
Not Available
2
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Dynamic Engine Brake Control, On-Board Computer, Cornering ABS
Honda RoadSync, Android and iOS, Honda Selectable Torque Control
Windscreen
Not Available
Yes
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Not Available
Exhaust Heat Shield
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Adventure Tourer Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Switchable ABS
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Not Available
Yes
Shift Light
Not Available
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Yes

Vehicle Warranty
3 Years
Not Available
Standard Warranty (Years)
3
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
BMW F 450 GS
  • Looks quite appealing
  • Loaded with electronics like riding modes, TFT display, and rider aids
  • Parallel-twin engine should offer a refined and strong performance
BMW F 450 GS
  • Tall seat height may not suit shorter riders
  • GS Trophy variant is on the costlier side
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BMW F 450 GS Vs Honda NX500 FAQs

Which bike is cheaper BMW F 450 GS vs Honda NX500?
The BMW F 450 GS is cheaper than Honda NX500 by ₹2.74 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW F 450 GS vs Honda NX500?
For the STD version, 420 cc Petrol engine of F 450 GS produces 47.58 PS @ 8750 rpm of power and 43 Nm @ 6750 rpm of torque. Whereas for the E-Clutch version, 471 cc Petrol engine of NX500 produces 47.59 PS @ 8600 rpm of power and 43 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque

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